Monthly Archives: August 2016

Hi friends! I had the pleasure of planning Lydia Hearst and Chris Hardwick’s amazing wedding at the Langham Huntington in Pasadena, CA. I really had a lot of fun with this event because the couple was very unconventional, which I LOVE. They’re a bit nerdy too (they met on the set of the set of The Talking Dead after all) so we took inspiration from some ...

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Hello friends! Weddings are considered “offsite” if the space doesn’t have a commercial kitchen or basics like tables, linens, dinnerware, etc. Think outdoor and indoor places like beaches, parks, urban lofts, open fields and more. Off-site weddings are some of my favorites because you really get to bring it all in and get super creative. But there are...

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Hi friends! Wedding trends come and go (and then come back again!) so it’s always fun to look back at how certain aspects of weddings have changed over the years. Mode just released a video that shows you 100 years of wedding cake trends in under three minutes.
Check out the fun video with the cakes designed by Gabrielle Feuersinger:
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What a wonderful history lesson!! I think my favorite standout is the one from 1936. I can imagine that very cake sitting pretty in the lounge of The Ebell even today!! Thanks for the wonderful share!!
~Melissa
The Ebell of Los Angeles

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Hello friends! Weddings are often touted as the bride’s “big day.” But what about your lovely groom? A wedding is supposed to celebrate you both as a couple, after all! So how do you make sure your groom is represented in your nuptials…and get him involved in a little bit of the planning action? Read on…
Give him choices. This is especially hel...

Involving grooms is such an evolving concept and so much fun. He can get involved with the music, the bride can wear something of his as her “borrowed”, create a mancave, of sorts, for him. Playing up what makes each couple fun and exciting is the best part! Love this idea.

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Hi friends! If you know me, you know I’m a huge fan of ABC’s The Bachelor and The Bachelorette. I’ve even planned a few of their weddings (my most recent was for the adorable Sean and Catherine). So for this year’s finale of ABC’s The Bachelorette, I teamed up with Wedding Paper Divas to host the cutest viewing party at my apartment in NYC. And our...

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Based out of Beverly Hills and New York City, Mindy Weiss is a full-service event planner that has successfully grown her brand to become a lifestyle expert with books, product lines and spokesperson partnerships.
Mindy began her career in party planning more than twenty years ago by creating custom invitations for social events. Her clients recognized her creativity and at their urging, she officially opened Mindy Weiss Party Consultants in 1992 and since has planned celebrations all over the world.